BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 30 December 2010

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—30/12/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Josie Long: All of the Planet's Wonders—Obscure Animal Facts
  3/4The comedian aims to become the ultimate quiz show contestant.(R)
3. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Proust's Overcoat, Episode 3
  3/5By Lorenza Foschini. Guerin is determined to salvage all he can from the house clearance.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/12/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/12/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—30/12/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—30/12/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—30/12/2010
  With Steve Clifford, general director of the Evangelical Alliance.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—30/12/2010
  Winter on the farm: Willow harvesting on the Somerset Levels.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—30/12/2010
  Guest editor Richard Ingrams speaks to Peter O'Toole and visits a modern newsroom.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Consequences of the Industrial Revolution
  Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the influence of the Industrial Revolution.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Proust's Overcoat, Episode 4
  4/5Marcel's overcoat which he used as a bedspread has a powerful hold over Guerin.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—30/12/2010
  With Jenni Murray. Sailors Dee Caffari and Anna Corbella on the Barcelona World Race.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Ladies of Letters Go Crackers, Episode 4
  4/5Prunella Scales and Anne Reid in festive fun. By Lou Wakefield and Carole Hayman.
6. 11:00
  Crossing Continents—Syrian corruption
  Lina Sinjab investigates the impact of corruption and bribery in Syria.
7. 11:30
  The Israeli Madonna
  Pete Paphides tells the story of singer Ofra Haza, dubbed the Israeli Madonna.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  UK Confidential—1980
  Martha Kearney and guests revisit 1980 through previously classified government documents.
2. 12:57
  Weather—30/12/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—30/12/2010
  National and international news.
4. 13:30
  Questions, Questions—30/12/2010
  Stewart Henderson presents the programme which answers listener questions.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—29/12/2010
  Helen stands firm.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Rumpole and the Penge Bungalow Murders, Old Unhappy Far-Off Things
  1/2Young Rumpole defends a man accused of murdering two war heroes. With Benedict Cumberbatch(R)
7. 15:00
  Open Country—Mistletoe
  Owen Sheers visits the annual Mistletoe Festival at Tenbury Wells.
8. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Street Child Africa
  Martin Bell makes an appeal on behalf of the charity Street Child Africa.
9. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—The Victorian Clown: The Circus Memories of James Frowde, Beasts & Clowning
  3/3Frowde recalls working with a wilful monkey and injuring himself during a horseback trick.
10. 15:45
  A Woman's World—The WRVS
  4/5Graham Clarke tells Chris Ledgard about running a WRVS lunch club.
11. 16:00
  Open Book—26/12/2010
  Barry Humphries talks to Mariella Frostrup about five of his favourite books.
12. 16:30
  Material World—30/12/2010
  Quentin Cooper investigates the news in science and science in the news.
13. 17:00
  PM—30/12/2010
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—30/12/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  15 Minute Musical—Series 6, Just the Two Tone of Us
  5/6Ant and Dec's story is moulded and squeezed into a musical.
3. 18:30
  Old Harry's Game—Christmas Special 2010, 2. Ring in the New
  2/2Satan decides he needs a holiday.
4. 19:00
  The Archers—30/12/2010
  Elizabeth is feeling under pressure.
5. 19:15
  Front Row—Prequels and Sequels, with Bret Easton Ellis and Scott Turow
  Mark Lawson reports on prequels and sequels, with Bret Easton Ellis and Scott Turow.
6. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Ladies of Letters Go Crackers, Episode 4
  4/5Prunella Scales and Anne Reid in festive fun. By Lou Wakefield and Carole Hayman.
7. 20:00
  The Report—UK Uncut
  Linda Pressly reports on UK Uncut's campaign against big businesses that avoid tax.
8. 20:30
  In Business—Back on the Road
  Ford chief executive Alan Mulally talks to Peter Day about reviving the company's fortunes
9. 21:00
  Saving Species—Series 1, Episode 35
  35/40Saving Species goes to India to investigate a remarkable story about tiger conservation.
10. 21:30
  In Our Time—Consequences of the Industrial Revolution
  Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the influence of the Industrial Revolution.
11. 21:58
  Weather—30/12/2010
  Weather information.
12. 22:00
  The World Tonight—30/12/2010
  National and international news and analysis.
13. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Daphne du Maurier - Jamaica Inn, Episode 9
  Mary decides to turn to Squire Bassat for assistance, but makes a shocking discovery.
14. 23:00
  UK Confidential—1980
  Martha Kearney and guests revisit 1980 through previously classified government documents.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—31/12/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Josie Long: All of the Planet's Wonders—Propriety, Plants, Grandparents and Growing Your Own
  4/4Exploring the wonders of the planet, Josie learns a love of gardening can lead to wisdom.(R)
3. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Proust's Overcoat, Episode 4
  4/5Marcel's overcoat which he used as a bedspread has a powerful hold over Guerin.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—31/12/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—31/12/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—31/12/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—31/12/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—31/12/2010
  With Steve Clifford, general director of the Evangelical Alliance.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—31/12/2010
  Looking after wildlife on a winter farm. Charlotte Smith presents.

Friday 31 December 2010